PennQuaker09

I agree with having the party. Or money to go shopping, I'd never turn down some shopping . . .

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Patrick702

I've got an idea. Let you're neice's parents decide, rather than butt into their personal business.

PennQuaker09

That really wasn't warranted.

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obie

Since you asked for opinions this is my opinion. You have the choice of whetehr to take it or not.

I think a party that large might be a waste of money and I will agree with your father, it might simply spoil a child. Perhaps the graduating senior can contribute some of their own money towards the party. That way she will understand how hard her parents work towards supporting her.

PennQuaker09

Okay, well graduating high school is a pretty big deal and if they want to throw a crazy party, then it's fine. Sometimes it is appropriate to be spoiled.

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.:Kalli Rae:.

I think it is up to the parents. I guess I don't see what the big deal is. We celebrate everything as a society. Graduating from HS is not actually "a basic educational expectation" simply because kids can drop out at 16. The graduating student had to work very hard to actually get a graduation...Party it up! Celebrate an awesome accomplishment. Have fun!

JMHO..

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mandrsmom

I say party on! In my family all 6 kids had a Graduation Party. In two years my sister and I will each have a graduate. Since we live in Texas and my whole family lives in Minnesota we are combining the party. So everyone comes to one, and we split the costs.

I know my daughter works hard at school and she deserves a PARTY!!

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